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WEATHER GAMES TO WATCH

WHITE SOX AT GUARDIANS

81 degrees and dry. Wind blowing out at 13–14 mph. This is the strongest wind-related hitting boost on the slate.

DODGERS AT REDS

Around 91 degrees at first pitch with no rain expected. Light wind blowing in around 5 mph. The heat favors offense, but the wind is not strong enough to create a major adjustment.

BRAVES AT CUBS

Mid-to-upper 70s with a 30–50% chance of scattered showers. Crosswind from left to right around 5–7 mph. Some delay risk, but a postponement is not currently expected.

GIANTS AT CARDINALS

Upper 80s with high humidity and a 25–50% chance of scattered showers. Crosswind from right to left around 6–9 mph. Warm, humid conditions favor offense, but rain should be monitored.

PADRES AT ROCKIES

Around 71 degrees with a 10–18% rain chance. Crosswind from right to left around 7–10 mph. No major delay concern at this time.

MARINERS AT ANGELS

Low-to-mid 70s and dry. Wind blowing out around 8–9 mph. Slight offensive boost.

OTHER GAMES

BREWERS AT PIRATES

Around 80 degrees and clear. Wind blowing in around 5–6 mph.

PHILLIES AT NATIONALS

Mid-to-upper 70s and dry. Light wind around 5–7 mph.

ORIOLES AT METS

Upper 60s and clear. Crosswind from right to left around 6–8 mph.

YANKEES AT TWINS

Upper 60s and dry. Light wind around 5–9 mph.

ATHLETICS AT RAYS (INDOORS)

TIGERS AT BLUE JAYS (INDOORS)

RED SOX AT RANGERS (INDOORS)

ROYALS AT ASTROS (INDOORS)

MARLINS AT DIAMONDBACKS (INDOORS)

DENVER BRONCOS AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Kickoff: 5:15 PM PT at Arrowhead Stadium

Conditions — Mostly clear with a kickoff temperature around 88 degrees. It will feel closer to 92 because of the humidity. No meaningful rain threat.

Wind — Sustained south wind around 14–18 mph with possible gusts of 25–30 mph, blowing from the south end of the stadium toward the north end zone.

BETTING IMPACT

The wind is the only meaningful weather concern. Because it is blowing primarily from one end zone toward the other, quarterbacks and kickers will have a noticeable advantage going one direction and will be working into the wind going the other way.

The sustained wind is manageable, but the stronger gusts could affect deeper passes, punts and long field-goal attempts. The warm weather should otherwise be favorable for offense, with no rain or cold conditions affecting the game.

MAIN TAKEAWAY

No delay concern and no reason to downgrade the entire offense. Monitor the wind for passing, kicking and long-field-goal props, especially if the gusts remain near 25–30 mph during warmups.